Application Information

Padua College is committed to selecting applicants based on merit and striving to build organisational excellence and capability through its people. The College aims to recruit and select employees who embody its values of Joy, Courtesy, Humility, Simplicity, and Peace. The College seeks to recruit employees who contribute to the holistic development of our students, enrich the school community, and help uphold the Catholic values in the Franciscan tradition in every aspect of school life.

Due diligence in recruitment and selection is crucial to minimise risk to Padua College and ensure that the best candidates are chosen. We prioritise and emphasise this due diligence in relation to safeguarding our students, having implemented numerous screening methods to ensure compliance with regulations and protection of our students. The principles and procedures outlined in this policy must be consistently applied in accordance with employment contracts, associated policies, and relevant legislation. This includes verifying an applicant’s suitability, identity, right to work in Australia, Blue Card status, and criminal convictions, as well as conducting other relevant background checks to uphold the highest standards throughout the process.

Recruitment and selection at Padua College will comply with all relevant legal requirements and uphold the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion while adhering to relevant policies and procedures.